Mad Toyz III, LLC et al v. Unknown Claimants
| Mad Toyz III, LLC and Jeffrey David Knight |
| UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS and Steven Whitehurst |
| Jayla Abrams, Vallantine Howson, Angela Blackshaw, Steven Whitehurst, A. P.A., Brenda Alvarez, Marcoantonio Pacheco Figueroa, I.B., Z.B., A.B., A.B. (younger), John M. Zanella and Ma Dolores M. Lozano-Zanella |
| Alexandra Martin, Mya Buchanan, Jennifer Buchanan, Daywon Buchanan, Vallantine Howson, Angela Blackshaw, Nicole Makelele, Sandy Beatriz Todd, Jenny Elizabeth Hernandez, Carmen Ulloa, Stephen Whitehurst, Jr., Tatiana Roman, Steven Whitehurst, Sr., Doris Blackwell, Stephanie Whitehurst, Marcoantonio Pacheco Figueroa, Brenda Alvarez, A. P.A., Jayla Abrams, A.B., A.B. (younger), I.B., Z.B., Joseph Miller, Matthew Lyon, Scott Strelka, Dennis Kimerer, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, Clearwater Ferry Services, LLC., John M. Zanella, Ma Dolores M. Lozano-Zanella, Idalys Acosta, Pablo Acosta, Veronica Bertoldo, Mathew Pearce, Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company, Blair Jenkins, City of Clearwater, Joann Marolda and Joseph Bonga |
| Jeffrey David Knight and Mad Toyz III, LLC |
| Samantha S. Rhayem and Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company |
| Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company |
| 8:2025cv01914 |
| July 21, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida |
| Kathryn Kimball Mizelle |
| Thomas G Wilson |
| Marine |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1333 Admiralty |
| Defendant |
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Filing 197
ORDER: The Magistrate Judge's Reports and Recommendations (Docs. #185, #186) are ADOPTED. Petitioners' Motion to Dismiss Claims for Unseaworthiness (Doc. #98) is GRANTED. Counts XIII-XVIII of the Whitehurst Claimants' Claims for Damages (Doc. #40) are DISMISSED. Petitioners' Motion to Dismiss Claims for Unseaworthiness (Doc. #145) is GRANTED. Counts V and VI of the Zanella Claimants' Claims for Damages (Doc. #81) are DISMISSED. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 1/5/2026. (PBH)
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Filing 196
ORDER denying without prejudice #188, #189, #190, #191, #192, #193 Motions for Default Judgment. Signed by Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams for Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 12/30/2025. (CJF)
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| Filing 195 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Peter L. Tragos of Local Rule 2.01(a), which requires membership or special admission in the Middle District bar to practice in the Middle District, except for the limited exceptions identified in the Rule. To apply for membership in the Middle District, visit www.flmd.uscourts.gov/for-lawyers. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LJC) |
| Filing 194 NOTICE by Sandy Beatriz Todd Of Serving First Supplemental Initial Disclosures (Sartes, Peter) |
| Filing 193 MOTION for Default Judgment against Unknown Claimants Non-Responding Claimants by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. |
| Filing 192 MOTION for Default Judgment against Joann Marolda by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. |
| Filing 191 MOTION for Default Judgment against City of Clearwater by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. |
| Filing 190 MOTION for Default Judgment against Blair Jenkins by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. |
| Filing 189 MOTION for Default Judgment against Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. |
| Filing 188 MOTION for Default Judgment against Joseph Bonga by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. |
| Filing 186 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re #145 Motion to Dismiss Claims for Unseaworthiness. Signed by Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams on 12/15/2025. (CJF) |
| Filing 185 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION re #98 MOTION to Dismiss Claims for Unseaworthiness. Signed by Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams on 12/15/2025. (CJF) |
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Filing 184
ORDER granting in part and denying in part #166 Motion to Bifurcate. The motion is granted to the extent that the Court will decide whether Petitioners are entitled to limit their liability before the Court will consider the issue of damages or allow claimants to pursue damages in other forums. The motion is otherwise denied. Signed by Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams on 12/12/2025. (CJF)
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| Filing 183 REPLY to Response to Motion re #166 MOTION to Bifurcate filed by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. (Griffin, Adam) |
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Filing 182
ENDORSED ORDER granting #181 Motion for Leave to File Reply to #176 Response in Opposition to #166 Motion to Bifurcate. Claimants may file a reply, not to exceed 7 pages, on or before December 12, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams on 12/11/2025. (CJF)
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| Filing 181 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of the Motion to Bifurcate by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. (Griffin, Adam) Modified all caps on 12/11/2025 (CTR). |
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Filing 180
ORDER denying without prejudice #97 and #146 motions to strike "immaterial" or "scandalous" allegations. Signed by Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams on 12/10/2025. (CJF)
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Filing 179
ORDER denying #99 motion to strike claimant's request for an advisory jury. Signed by Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams on 12/10/2025. (CJF)
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| Filing 187 Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company, Joseph Bonga, City of Clearwater, Blair Jenkins, Joann Marolda, Unknown Claimants. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 12/9/2025. (KMN) |
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Filing 178
ORDER granting #109, #110, #111, #112, #113, and #114 Motions for Clerk's Entry of Default. The Clerk is DIRECTED to enter default against Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company, Blair Jenkins, City of Clearwater, Joann Marolda, Joseph Bonga, and all other non-appearing claimants. Signed by Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams for Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 12/9/2025. (CJF)
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Filing 177
ORDER granting #161 Motion for Clarification to the extent that I clarify that the stay (Doc. 9), as currently in place, applies to ASIC's interpleader action. To the extent ASIC additionally seeks to modify the stay to allow its interpleader action to move forward, I deny that relief without prejudice to allow ASIC to further confer with all parties in this action concerning that relief. Signed by Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams on 12/8/2025. (CJF)
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| Filing 176 RESPONSE in Opposition re #166 MOTION to Bifurcate filed by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 175 REPLY to Response to Motion re #161 MOTION for Clarification Non-Party, Atlantic Speciality Insurance Company's Motion for Clarification of Stay/Injunction Order [ECF NO. 9]Non-Party, Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company's Reply in Support of It's Motion for Clarification of Stay/Injunction Order filed by Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company. (Rhayem, Samantha). |
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Filing 174
ENDORSED ORDER granting #172 Motion for Extension. Petitioner shall respond to PSTA's Motion to Bifurcate on or before December 5, 2025. Signed by Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams on 12/3/2025. (CJF)
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| Filing 173 NOTICE by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC re #172 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #169 Supplement, #166 MOTION to Bifurcate (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 172 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #169 Supplement, #166 MOTION to Bifurcate by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
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Filing 171
ENDORSED ORDER granting #168 Motion to file Reply. Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company may file a reply to Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority's Response to ASIC's Motion for Clarification of Stay/Injunction Order on or before December 5, 2025. The reply shall not exceed 7 pages. Signed by Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams on behalf of Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 12/1/2025. (CJF)
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| Filing 170 NOTICE by Ma Dolores M. Lozano-Zanella, John M. Zanella Of Serving Initial Disclosures (Perenich, Michael) |
| Filing 169 SUPPLEMENT to the Local Rule 3.01(g) Certificate re #166 MOTION to Bifurcate by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. (Griffin, Adam) Modified on 11/24/2025 to edit docket text(ELA). |
| Filing 168 MOTION for Leave to File Reply to Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority's Response to Non-Party Motion for Clarification of Stay/Injunction Order Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company's Motion for Leave to File Reply to Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority's Response to Non-Party Motion for Clarification of Stay/Injunction Order by Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company. (Rhayem, Samantha) Modified text to remove caps on 11/20/2025 (AA). |
| Filing 167 NOTICE by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority re #166 MOTION to Bifurcate (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Griffin, Adam) |
| Filing 166 MOTION to Bifurcate by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. (Griffin, Adam) |
| Filing 165 RESPONSE in Opposition re #161 MOTION for Clarification Non-Party, Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company's Motion for Clarification of Stay/Injuction Order [ECF NO. 9] filed by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit)(Griffin, Adam). |
| Filing 164 NOTICE by Ma Dolores M. Lozano-Zanella, John M. Zanella DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (Perenich, Michael) Counsel to refile using the correct event. Modified text on 11/18/2025 (AM). |
| Filing 163 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re #159 Order to show cause filed by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 162 NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel Alexander Chehouri on behalf of Daywon Buchanan, Jennifer Buchanan, Mya Buchanan, Alexandra Martin (Chehouri, Daniel) |
| Filing 161 MOTION for Clarification Non-Party, Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company's Motion for Clarification of Stay/Injunction Order ECF NO. #9 by Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company, Samantha S. Rhayem. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Policy)(Rhayem, Samantha) Modified on 11/4/2025 to edit text. (JVC) |
| Filing 160 Amended ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand by Sandy Beatriz Todd.(Tragos, George) |
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Filing 159
ORDER to show cause. Petitioners must show cause, on or before November 7, 2025, as to how their Petition (Doc. 1) satisfies the definition of a complaint under Supplemental Rule F(2) and how it establishes that the Vessel is not a "small covered passenger vessel." Alternatively, Petitioners may discharge their obligation to show cause by filing an Amended Petition that corrects the deficiencies described in the attached Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Natalie Hirt Adams for Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 10/28/2025. (CJF)
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| Filing 158 NOTICE by Jenny Elizabeth Hernandez, Sandy Beatriz Todd, Carmen Ulloa Of Serving Initial Disclosures (Tragos, George) |
| Filing 157 REPLY to affirmative defenses by Dennis Kimerer. (Severino, Anthony) |
| Filing 156 Counter-Defendants ANSWER and affirmative defenses to Complaint (COUNTERCLAIM) by Clearwater Ferry Services, LLC. (Thiel, Eric) Modified on 10/21/2025 to edit text. (JVC) |
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Filing 155
ENDORSED ORDER granting #129 Motion to Strike. The Clerk is directed to STRIKE docket entry 77. Docket entry 66 is the operative pleading for these claimants. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 10/17/2025. (MEM)
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Filing 154
ENDORSED ORDER granting #153 Motion to Withdraw as counsel for claimants Idalys Acosta and Pablo Acosta. Attorney Lisa M. Tanaka is relieved of further responsibility in this case. Attorney J. Scott Slater will remain as counsel of record for these claimants. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 10/16/2025. (MEM)
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| Filing 153 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw by Lisa M. Tanaka by Idalys Acosta, Pablo Acosta. (Tanaka, Lisa) |
| Filing 152 NOTICE of Appearance by Adam Denver Griffin on behalf of Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. (Griffin, Adam) |
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Filing 151
ENDORSED ORDER granting #131 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response / Reply. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 10/14/2025. (MEM)
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Filing 150
ENDORSED ORDER denying as moot #138 Motion Requesting Permission to Attend Hearing Virtually.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 10/14/2025. (MEM)
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| Filing 149 NOTICE canceling Miscellaneous & Preliminary Pretrial Conference hearing scheduled for 10/16/2025. The hearing will be rescheduled by separate notice. (KMN) |
| Filing 148 RESPONSE to Motion re #99 MOTION to Strike #40 Answer to Complaint Counterclaim Demand for Advisory Jury filed by Steven Whitehurst, Sr. (McCleary, Sean). |
| Filing 147 NOTICE of HEARING: In-person Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 10/16/2025 at 02:30 PM in Tampa Courtroom 12 A before Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. (MEM) |
| Filing 146 MOTION to Strike #81 Answer to Complaint Counterclaim Scandalous and Immaterial Allegations by Jeffrey David Knight (as Owner for 2018, 38' Statement 380 open motorboat bearing Hull Identification Number STTEB112L718, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances, for exoneration from or Limitation of Liability), Mad Toyz III, LLC(as Owner of 2018, 38' Statement 380 open motorboat bearing Hull Identification Number STTEB112L718, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances, for exoneration from or Limitation of Liability). (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 145 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Doc. No. 81 Claims for Unseaworthiness by Jeffrey David Knight (as Owner for 2018, 38' Statement 380 open motorboat bearing Hull Identification Number STTEB112L718, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances, for exoneration from or Limitation of Liability), Mad Toyz III, LLC(as Owner of 2018, 38' Statement 380 open motorboat bearing Hull Identification Number STTEB112L718, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances, for exoneration from or Limitation of Liability). (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 144 REPLY re #94 Answer to Complaint by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC(as Owner of 2018, 38' Statement 380 open motorboat bearing Hull Identification Number STTEB112L718, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances, for exoneration from or Limitation of Liability). (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 143 REPLY re #93 Answer to Complaint by Jeffrey David Knight (as Owner for 2018, 38' Statement 380 open motorboat bearing Hull Identification Number STTEB112L718, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances, for exoneration from or Limitation of Liability), Mad Toyz III, LLC(as Owner of 2018, 38' Statement 380 open motorboat bearing Hull Identification Number STTEB112L718, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances, for exoneration from or Limitation of Liability). (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 142 REPLY re #83 Claim by Jeffrey David Knight (as Owner for 2018, 38' Statement 380 open motorboat bearing Hull Identification Number STTEB112L718, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances, for exoneration from or Limitation of Liability), Mad Toyz III, LLC(as Owner of 2018, 38' Statement 380 open motorboat bearing Hull Identification Number STTEB112L718, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances, for exoneration from or Limitation of Liability). (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 141 REPLY re #78 Claim by Jeffrey David Knight (as Owner for 2018, 38' Statement 380 open motorboat bearing Hull Identification Number STTEB112L718, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances, for exoneration from or Limitation of Liability), Mad Toyz III, LLC(as Owner of 2018, 38' Statement 380 open motorboat bearing Hull Identification Number STTEB112L718, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances, for exoneration from or Limitation of Liability). (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 140 REPLY re #72 Claim by Jeffrey David Knight (as Owner for 2018, 38' Statement 380 open motorboat bearing Hull Identification Number STTEB112L718, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances, for exoneration from or Limitation of Liability), Mad Toyz III, LLC(as Owner of 2018, 38' Statement 380 open motorboat bearing Hull Identification Number STTEB112L718, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances, for exoneration from or Limitation of Liability). (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 139 NOTICE of Appearance by Anthony Joseph Severino on behalf of Dennis Kimerer (Severino, Anthony) |
| Filing 138 Unopposed MOTION for Mark R. Hanson to appear by video to Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for October 16, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. by Daywon Buchanan, Jennifer Buchanan, Mya Buchanan, Alexandra Martin. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hanson, Mark) |
| Filing 137 NOTICE of HEARING: In-person Preliminary Pretrial Conference is SCHEDULED for 10/16/2025 at 2:30 PM in Tampa Courtroom 12 A before Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. (MEM) |
| Filing 136 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. Related case(s): Yes (Godwin, Eddie) |
| Filing 135 OBJECTION re #108 MOTION to Dismiss Claims for Unseaworthiness By Claimants Todd-Castro. (Tragos, George) Modified docket text on 9/26/2025 (JG). |
| Filing 134 CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 133 UNILATERAL CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 132 RESPONSE to Motion re #97 MOTION to Strike #40 Answer to Complaint Counterclaim Certain Allegations of Claimants filed by Steven Whitehurst, Sr. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(McCleary, Sean) |
| Filing 131 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #99 MOTION to Strike #40 Answer to Complaint Counterclaim Demand for Advisory Jury by Steven Whitehurst, Sr. (McCleary, Sean) Modified docket text on 9/26/2025 (JG). |
| Filing 130 NOTICE by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC re #98 MOTION to Dismiss Claims for Unseaworthiness of Claimants No Objection (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Order)(Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 129 MOTION to Strike #77 Claim by A.B., A.B. (younger), Jayla Abrams, I.B., Z.B.. (Volk, Brandon) |
| Filing 128 NOTICE of Appearance by Griffin Sher on behalf of A.B., A.B. (younger), Jayla Abrams, I.B., Z.B. (Sher, Griffin) |
| Filing 127 REPLY re #72 Claim by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 126 REPLY re #64 Claim by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 125 REPLY re #65 Claim by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 124 REPLY re #62 Counterclaim by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 123 REPLY re #66 Claim by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 122 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Clearwater Ferry Services, LLC.. (Thiel, Eric) |
| Filing 121 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Micheal P. Perenich of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LJC) |
| Filing 120 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Ma Dolores M. Lozano-Zanella, John M. Zanella. Related case(s): Yes (Simon, Laura) |
| Filing 119 ***Counsel notified to file NOA with his own ECF Credentials*** NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Laura E. Simon on behalf of Ma Dolores M. Lozano-Zanella, John M. Zanella. Lead Counsel: Michael P. Perenich. (Simon, Laura) Modified text on 9/22/2025 (MCB). |
| Filing 118 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Dennis Kimerer. Related case(s): Yes (Cuva, Anthony) |
| Filing 117 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Anthony J. Cuva on behalf of Dennis Kimerer. Lead Counsel: Anthony Cuva. (Cuva, Anthony) |
| Filing 116 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Dennis Kimerer. (Cuva, Anthony) |
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Filing 115
ENDORSED ORDER: No later than September 25, 2025, the parties must file a Case Management Report. (See Doc. #4.) Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 9/18/2025. (PBH)
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| Filing 114 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against Unknown Claimants Non-Responding Claimants by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. |
| Filing 113 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against Joseph Bonga by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. |
| Filing 112 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against Joann Marolda by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. |
| Filing 111 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against City of Clearwater by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. |
| Filing 110 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against Blair Jenkins by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. |
| Filing 109 MOTION for Clerk's Entry of Default against Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. |
| Filing 108 MOTION to Dismiss Claims for Unseaworthiness by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 107 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Mathew Pearce. (Gonzalez, Alejandro) |
| Filing 106 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Veronica Bertoldo. (Gonzalez, Alejandro) |
| Filing 105 NOTICE of Appearance by John David Kallen on behalf of Clearwater Ferry Services, LLC. (Kallen, John) |
| Filing 104 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Thomas J. Nessler of Local Rule 2.01(b)(2)(B), which requires members of the Middle District bar to maintain with the clerk a current telephone number, mailing address, and email address. Update your contact information for the Middle District through PACER. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (LJC) |
| Filing 103 NOTICE by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC of Providing Information to Claimants Regarding Summary of Claims (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 102 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Scott Strelka. (Nessler, Thomas) |
| Filing 101 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Joseph Miller. (Nessler, Thomas) |
| Filing 100 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Matthew Lyon. (Nessler, Thomas) |
| Filing 99 MOTION to Strike #40 Answer to Complaint Counterclaim Demand for Advisory Jury by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 98 MOTION to Dismiss Claims for Unseaworthiness by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 97 MOTION to Strike #40 Answer to Complaint Counterclaim Certain Allegations of Claimants by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 96 NOTICE of Appearance by Alejandro J. Gonzalez on behalf of Mathew Pearce (Gonzalez, Alejandro) |
| Filing 95 NOTICE of Appearance by Alejandro J. Gonzalez on behalf of Veronica Bertoldo (Gonzalez, Alejandro) |
| Filing 94 CLAIM and ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by Mathew Pearce.(Gonzalez, Alejandro) Modified on 9/10/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 93 CLAIM and ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by Veronica Bertoldo.(Gonzalez, Alejandro) Modified on 9/10/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 92 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Albert Boyd, Jr on behalf of Scott Strelka (Boyd, Thomas) |
| Filing 91 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Albert Boyd, Jr on behalf of Joseph Miller (Boyd, Thomas) |
| Filing 90 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Albert Boyd, Jr on behalf of Matthew Lyon (Boyd, Thomas) |
| Filing 89 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Eddie G. Godwin on behalf of Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. Lead Counsel: Eddie Godwin. (Godwin, Eddie) |
| Filing 88 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. (Martin, Elbert) |
| Filing 87 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Idalys Acosta, Pablo Acosta. (Tanaka, Lisa) |
| Filing 86 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Idalys Acosta, Pablo Acosta. Related case(s): Yes (Tanaka, Lisa) |
| Filing 85 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand Idalys and Pablo Acosta's Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Petition for Exoneration, Claims for Damages and Demand for Jury Trial by Idalys Acosta, Pablo Acosta.(Tanaka, Lisa) |
| Filing 84 NOTICE of Appearance by Lisa Mary Tanaka on behalf of Idalys Acosta, Pablo Acosta (Tanaka, Lisa) |
| Filing 83 CLAIM by Clearwater Ferry Services, LLC. (Thiel, Eric) Modified on 9/10/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 82 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability by Clearwater Ferry Services, LLC. (Thiel, Eric) Modified on 9/9/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 81 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC(as Owner of 2018, 38' Statement 380 open motorboat bearing Hull Identification Number STTEB112L718, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances, for exoneration from or Limitation of Liability) by John M. Zanella, Ma Dolores M. Lozano-Zanella.(Simon, Laura) |
| Filing 80 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Eric C. Thiel on behalf of Clearwater Ferry Services, LLC. Lead Counsel: Eric C. Thiel. (Thiel, Eric) Modified on 9/9/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 79 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint Petition for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority.(Martin, Elbert) |
| Filing 78 CLAIM for Contribution against Petitioners by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. (Martin, Elbert) |
| Filing 77 CLAIM by A.B., A.B. (younger), Jayla Abrams, I.B., Z.B.. (Volk, Brandon) |
| Filing 76 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Albert Boyd, Jr on behalf of Matthew Lyon (Boyd, Thomas) |
| Filing 75 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Albert Boyd, Jr on behalf of Joseph Miller (Boyd, Thomas) |
| Filing 74 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas Albert Boyd, Jr on behalf of Scott Strelka (Boyd, Thomas) |
| Filing 73 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by A.B., A.B. (younger), Jayla Abrams, I.B., Z.B.. Related case(s): Yes (Volk, Brandon) |
| Filing 72 CLAIM to Complaint for Exoneration from or limitation of liability by Dennis Kimerer. (Cuva, Anthony) |
| Filing 71 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint Petition for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability by Dennis Kimerer.(Cuva, Anthony) Modified on 9/9/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 70 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by A.B., A.B. (younger), Jayla Abrams, I.B., Z.B.. (Volk, Brandon) |
| Filing 69 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand by Scott Strelka.(Nessler, Thomas) |
| Filing 68 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand by Joseph Miller.(Nessler, Thomas) |
| Filing 67 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand by Matthew Lyon.(Nessler, Thomas) |
| Filing 66 CLAIM by Scott Strelka. (Nessler, Thomas) |
| Filing 65 CLAIM by Matthew Lyon. (Nessler, Thomas) |
| Filing 64 CLAIM by Joseph Miller. (Nessler, Thomas) |
| Filing 63 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Brandon Pavel Volk on behalf of A.B., A.B. (younger), Jayla Abrams, I.B., Z.B.. Lead Counsel: Brandon P. Volk. (Volk, Brandon) |
| Filing 62 COUNTERCLAIM with Jury Demand against Jeffrey David Knight (as Owner for 2018, 38' Statement 380 open motorboat bearing Hull Identification Number STTEB112L718, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances, for exoneration from or Limitation of Liability), Mad Toyz III, LLC(as Owner of 2018, 38' Statement 380 open motorboat bearing Hull Identification Number STTEB112L718, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances, for exoneration from or Limitation of Liability) filed by I.B., Z.B., Jayla Abrams, A.B., A.B. (younger).(Volk, Brandon) |
| Filing 61 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint by Jayla Abrams, A.B., A.B. (younger), I.B., Z.B.(Volk, Brandon) Modified on 9/9/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 60 REPLY re #48 Claim by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 59 REPLY to #55 Counterclaim Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Claims by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC.(Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 58 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Doris Blackwell, Tatiana Roman, Stephen Whitehurst, Jr, Steven Whitehurst, Steven Whitehurst, Sr, Stephanie Whitehurst (as parent of Mya Fleming), Stephanie Whitehurst. Related case(s): Yes (Barnes, Stephen) |
| Filing 57 NOTICE by Brenda Alvarez, A. P.A., Marcoantonio Pacheco Figueroa Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement (Seplowe, Scot) |
| Filing 56 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Scot Seplowe on behalf of Brenda Alvarez, A. P.A., Marcoantonio Pacheco Figueroa. Lead Counsel: Scot Seplowe, Esq. (Seplowe, Scot) Modified text on 9/3/2025 (ABM). |
| Filing 55 Claimants ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC by A. P.A., Marcoantonio Pacheco Figueroa, Brenda Alvarez.(Seplowe, Scot) |
| Filing 54 PROOF of publication filed by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. Newspaper: Tampa Bay Times Date(s) of publication 8/3/2025, 8/10/2025, 8/17/2025, 8/24/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 53 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Jenny Elizabeth Hernandez, Sandy Beatriz Todd, Carmen Ulloa. (Sartes, Peter) |
| Filing 52 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Jenny Elizabeth Hernandez, Sandy Beatriz Todd, Carmen Ulloa. Related case(s): Yes (Sartes, Peter) |
| Filing 51 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand by Sandy Beatriz Todd, Jenny Elizabeth Hernandez, Carmen Ulloa.(Sartes, Peter) Modified on 8/28/2025 to edit docket text (JDR). |
| Filing 50 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Sean Michael McCleary on behalf of Steven Whitehurst. Lead Counsel: Stephen A. Barnes. (McCleary, Sean) |
| Filing 49 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Mark Richard Hanson on behalf of Daywon Buchanan, Jennifer Buchanan, Mya Buchanan, Alexandra Martin. Lead Counsel: Mark R. Hanson, Esquire. (Hanson, Mark) |
| Filing 48 CLAIM for Personal Injuries by Nicole Makelele. (Wyatt, Michael) |
| Filing 47 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand by Nicole Makelele.(Wyatt, Michael) |
| Filing 46 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Nicole Makelele. (Wyatt, Michael) |
| Filing 45 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Nicole Makelele. Related case(s): Yes (Wyatt, Michael) |
| Filing 44 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Michael Jason Wyatt on behalf of Nicole Makelele. Lead Counsel: Michael J. Wyatt. (Wyatt, Michael) |
| Filing 43 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Jason Wyatt on behalf of Nicole Makelele (Wyatt, Michael) |
| Filing 42 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Stephen A. Barnes of Local Rule 2.02(a), which states, "The first paper filed on behalf of a party must designate only one lead counsel who - unless the party changes the designation - remains lead counsel throughout the action." Counsel must file a Notice of Lead Counsel Designation identifying lead counsel. (Signed by Deputy Clerk). (JG) |
| Filing 41 NOTICE of Appearance and Email Designations Appearance by Peter Anthony Sartes on behalf of Unknown Claimants (Sartes, Peter) |
| Filing 40 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against Jeffrey David Knight (as Owner for 2018, 38' Statement 380 open motorboat bearing Hull Identification Number STTEB112L718, her engines, tackle, and appurtenances, for exoneration from or Limitation of Liability), Mad Toyz III, LLC by Steven Whitehurst.(Barnes, Stephen) |
| Filing 39 REPLY re #26 Claim by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 38 ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES REPLY to #28 Counterclaim by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. Related document: #28 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim filed by Angela Blackshaw.(Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 37 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 36 Third Amended CERTIFICATE of service by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) Modified on 8/20/2025 to edit text. (JVC) Modified on 8/21/2025 to create link to documents #1, #9, #10 and #11. (JVC). |
| Filing 35 REPLY re #17 Claim by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 34 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 33 Second Amended CERTIFICATE of service by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC . (Cooke, Adam) Modified on 8/19/2025 as to docket text (ARL). |
| Filing 32 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Angela Blackshaw. Related case(s): Yes (Munch, Jacob) |
| Filing 31 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Angela Blackshaw. (Munch, Jacob) |
| Filing 30 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jacob John Munch on behalf of Angela Blackshaw. Lead Counsel: Jacob Munch. (Munch, Jacob) |
| Filing 29 NOTICE of Appearance by Jacob John Munch on behalf of Angela Blackshaw (Munch, Jacob) |
| Filing 28 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC by Angela Blackshaw.(Munch, Jacob) |
| Filing 27 CLAIM for personal inuries by Angela Blackshaw. (Munch, Jacob) |
| Filing 26 CLAIM for Damages of Daywon Buchanan, Jennifer Buchanan, Mya Buchanan, Alexandra Martin and Incorporated Answer and Affirmative Defenses to the Petition for Exoneration or Limitation of Liability by Daywon Buchanan, Jennifer Buchanan, Mya Buchanan, Alexandra Martin. (Hanson, Mark) Modified on 8/14/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 25 CERTIFICATE of service by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC Amended. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 24 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 23 CERTIFICATE of Service of Notices by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC . (Cooke, Adam) Modified on 8/11/2025 to edit the docket text (MLB). |
| Filing 22 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. Related case(s): Yes (Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 21 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Cooke, Adam) |
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Filing 20
ENDORSED ORDER: As required by Local Rule 3.03, the plaintiff must file a Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement identifying parties and interested corporations in which any assigned judge may be a shareholder, as well as for other matters that might require consideration of recusal. The plaintiff must file the foregoing by using the template attached to (Doc. #4) (also available on the undersigned's website under the "forms" tab). The plaintiff must file the Disclosure Statement and Certification no later than August 12, 2025. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 8/7/2025. (KMP)
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| Filing 19 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Vallantine Howson. Related case(s): Yes (Munch, Jacob) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Jacob John Munch on behalf of Vallantine Howson. Lead Counsel: Jacob Munch. (Munch, Jacob) |
| Filing 17 CLAIM For Personal Injuries by Vallantine Howson. (Munch, Jacob) |
| Filing 16 ANSWER and affirmative defenses to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC by Vallantine Howson.(Munch, Jacob) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Jacob John Munch on behalf of Vallantine Howson (Munch, Jacob) |
| Filing 14 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT under Rule 7.1, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and Local Rule 3.03 by Daywon Buchanan, Jennifer Buchanan, Mya Buchanan, Alexandra Martin. (Hanson, Mark) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Daywon Buchanan, Jennifer Buchanan, Mya Buchanan, Alexandra Martin. Related case(s): Yes (Hanson, Mark) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Mark Richard Hanson on behalf of Alexandra Martin, Mya Buchanan, Jennifer Buchanan, Daywon Buchanan (Hanson, Mark) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS OF PETITION FOR EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 7/28/2025. (KMN) |
| Filing 10 Monition and Injunction. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 7/282025. (KMN) |
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Filing 9
ORDER granting #7 Motion for Approval of Ad Interim Stipulation for Value, for Notice of Claimants and for Order on Monition and Injunction. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 7/28/2025. (KMN)
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Filing 8
ENDORSED ORDER REFERRING MOTION: #7 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Approval of Ad Interim Stipulation for Value, for Notice of Claimants and for Order on Monition and Injunction filed by Mad Toyz III, LLC, Jeffrey David Knight. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 7/25/2025. (KMP) Motions referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson.
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| Filing 7 MOTION for Miscellaneous Relief, specifically Approval of Ad Interim Stipulation for Value, for Notice of Claimants and for Order on Monition and Injunction by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Cooke, Adam) |
| Filing 6 Ad Interim STIPULATION for Value by Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Cooke, Adam) Modified docket text on 7/28/2025 (EVK). |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Adam B. Cooke on behalf of Jeffrey David Knight, Mad Toyz III, LLC. Lead Counsel: Adam B. Cooke. (Cooke, Adam) |
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Filing 4
CIVIL CASE STANDING ORDER. The parties shall meet and file a Case Management Report using the standard form on the Court's website within forty days after any defendant appears. Each party must also file a Corporate Disclosure Statement using the standard template attached to this Order (also available on the undersigned's website under the "forms" tab) within fourteen days after appearing. Signed by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on 7/24/2025. (KMP)
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Filing 3
STANDING ORDER regarding Discovery Motions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson on 7/24/2025. (KMN)
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| Filing 2 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle and Magistrate Judge Thomas G. Wilson. New case number: 8:25-cv-1914-KKM-TGW. (RLD) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT PETITION FOR EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY against UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-23633901) filed by IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF MAD TOYZ III, LLC, AS TITLED OWNER OF AND FOR ONE 2018 38' STATEMENT 380 OPEN MOTORBOAT BEARING HULL ID. NO. STTEB112L718, HER ENGINES, TACKLE, AND APPURTENANCES,, JEFFREY DAVID KNIGHT, AS OWNER PRO HAC VICE OF AND FOR ONE 2018 38' STATEMENT 380 OPEN MOTORBOAT BEARING HULL ID. NO. STTEB112L718, HER ENGINES, TACKLE, AND APPURTENANCES, FOR EXONERATION FROM OR. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Cooke, Adam) |
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